[AMPS] Linear with 4CX800A

philip de cadenet phil@two-way.demon.co.uk
Sun, 7 Sep 1997 16:02:05 +0100


>> That's a lot of money for a schematic and parts list.
>
>well, yes, it's a lot for a schematic and parts list.  but remember, 
>they are in the business of bulding these things and trying to sell 
>them at a viable profit.  having spent *many* hours doing the 
>designing and testing of a few amplifiers over the years, i think i'd 
>be hesitant to part with the "recipe" which had taken me so long to 
>develop.  there's a distinct difference between ham-to-ham sharing 
>with no commercial interest, and what is supposed to be a 
>money-making operation.  another example:  if i write a clever computer 
>program and offer it for sale, then i don't also give the source code 
>away (or even sell it for $50.)  
>
>the bottom line here is, these folks are trying to make money.
>
>i, for one, don't begrudge them their trying to protect their 
>"intellectual property."
>
>just my opinior.  others graciously respected.
>
>73,
>k6gt
I recently purchased the 8K Ultra book from Ted @ $25.

(((73)))

Phil  G4ZOW/M


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